☎️ Would a Landline Phone Solve Problems this Summer?
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Hello Reader, Kids want friends, fun and connection. But if recent research is correct, smartphones and social media are causing a rising epidemic of loneliness, poor mental health, and easy access to pornography. ⏰ Time to try something new? Or maybe something old! ☎️ The landline phone! The New York Times Wirecutter newsletter recently showcased the new WiFi enabled “landline” phone for kids called the Tin Can. One mom said her kids, ages 6 and 9, love
And maybe best of all? Their kids have stopped asking for a smartphone. Yes, read that again. No more begging for a smartphone! For so many kids, when we give them appropriate access to communication technology–like an old-fashioned (or new WiFi enabled) landline–their needs can be met without putting a portal to porn in their pocket. Still need a cell phone to send with kids to soccer practice? We’ve got a great alternative! A safer phone that lives on the kitchen counter (see our ultimate guide for 2026). It only gets “checked out” when needed, but is still great for texting friends and planning get-togethers! Read how one mom handles it in this article: Navigating the Smartphone Decision: How One Family Found a Solution with the Bark Phone. I hope these ideas help you plan a safe, sane and memorable summer! Kindly, Kristen P.S.🍹 🌴 ☀️ Summer SIPS & TIPS coming next week! For the next few months, we'll be sending you short "sips" of digital safety info combined with a few "tips" you can use right away. It’s crucial to keep on top of digital safety during the summer. Please help your friends and family by sharing these emails with anyone who loves kids! Find the link where it says "Read in browser" at the top of this email. Help your kids learn to reject pornography! Our Good Pictures Bad Pictures books can give you the words, stories, and confidence to begin. |
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Hello Reader, Summer is almost here—which means more sunshine, more free time, and often… more screen time. And that matters more than we think. One recent report found that kids ages 8–17 may spend 42% more unstructured time online during summer break than during the school year. Because of this, there are more opportunities for accidental exposure to pornography, online predators, and other harmful content. When kids are out of school, routines loosen up. They may stay up later, have more...
Hello Reader, We're proud to partner with our friends at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) who just launched a new AI resource! The Parent Center is a new platform designed to help families navigate today’s digital landscape by bringing parents together with the most trusted resources out there, including Good Pictures Bad Pictures and articles from Defend Young Minds. This useful tool provides: immediate answers to your questions about protecting your kids online, trusted...
Hello Reader, When I started writing my Good Pictures Bad Pictures books, I knew pornography could become addictive. But I didn’t fully understand how much trauma it causes. Today I want to share why our kids need more than a warning about addiction. They need to understand the true cost of pornography. 💔 An 8-year-old’s story Years ago, an 8-year-old girl had “the sex talk” right before her birthday. Soon after, her parents gave her an internet-connected device—unaware of what she could...